Russethouse Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Really loved the film and was pleased to see it has 12 Oscar nominations, but has anyone seen any of the other contenders ?http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12278412 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Want to see this, but I think the oscars are a load of old self congratulatory, pat on the back, cack.I love Ricky Gervais for the golden globes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have seen The Social Network and really enjoyed Jesse Eisenberg's performance (I also like him in Adventureland and The Village, way back...) and Andrew Garfield's too.I have also watched Inception. That took a lot of concentration. It felt like opening a set of Russian dolls. I'll probably want to watch it again, just in case I missed something crucial! Toy Story 3 has received a lot of praise and I'll get it on DVD later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Certainly a relief to read that the offensive language will be cleaned up for the American Market. I do so hope that the DVD in france will also have a sound track without all those nasty words in it.http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/26012011/5/family-friendly-king-speech-version-planned-0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 [quote user="pachapapa"]Certainly a relief to read that the offensive language will be cleaned up for the American Market. I do so hope that the DVD in france will also have a sound track without all those nasty words in it.http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/26012011/5/family-friendly-king-speech-version-planned-0.html[/quote]I didn't figure you for a prude, Pacha. I remember an interview with Robert Altman about Gosford Park. He said he put the f word in the script four times so it would get an adult certificate - apparently one of the standards for an R rating in the US. Odd how swearing is frowned upon and yet one can watch people being butchered and then sliced up at any time of the day on CSI. Funny old world.The only shortlisted movie I've seen so far are TS3 and The Kids are Alright. Loved both. I'm not sure I could chose between them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Us miners are sensitive little lambkins.[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Apparently in some theatres at the end of The Kings Speech people actually stand and applaud ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 [quote user="pachapapa"]Us miners are sensitive little lambkins.[;-)][/quote][:D] I haven't seen The Fighter yet but I do hope Melissa Leo gets an Oscar - she barely makes any movies and yet this has been her second nomination in 3 years. Wonderful actor (she also speaks superb French - a propos of nowt - when she was interviewed last time she was one of the few actors at the ceremony who didn't need an interpreter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I just got a copy last night and am looking forward to seeing it.I always find the American morality when it comes to films and in particular TV rather strange. Not a breast in sight but the gore seems always over the top, they particularly like to see the gore from autopsies on the more modern stuff and in great detail (CSI, NCIS etc).I liked Inception very much, I think it might be best sen at home with nobody about as it's quite intense to get the plot first time round, A very clever film. I got it at the same time as Shutter Island another excellent film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]I do hope Melissa Leo gets an Oscar[/quote]Well she did it. I loved her speech. D*mn - wish I'd nipped to Ladbrokes now.[:(]All in all I thought the Oscars were fairly distributed this year and awarded on merit, not sentimentality for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Going to see The Kings Speech on Sunday at our local cinema which should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 We are going to our local cinema on Sunday to watch the film.Should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]All in all I thought the Oscars were fairly distributed this year and awarded on merit, not sentimentality for a change.[/quote]I think that means that you agree with the result.On principle I am opposed to any event that relies on opinion to decide the winner(s) and dressage can be the first to go.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 By "fairly distributed" I meant that no one film took everything just because of its subject matter. There was quite a spread across the technical awards which made the numbers rather more balanced than some years.I haven't yet seen The Fighter or True Grit and I won't bother with the Black Swan so I can't fairly judge the outcome really.Dressage has some very precise requirments in terms of compulsary movements which you can't say about the art of film so I reckon that's a bit unfair on the sport but I take your point.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"] I didn't figure you for a prude, Pacha. I remember an interview with Robert Altman about Gosford Park. He said he put the f word in the script four times so it would get an adult certificate - apparently one of the standards for an R rating in the US. Odd how swearing is frowned upon and yet one can watch people being butchered and then sliced up at any time of the day on CSI. Funny old world.[/quote]I need to speak up in defence of Pacha on this occasion. I myself do not like so-called strong language when it is used gratuitously to shock or titillate. If it's an integral part of the drama or if to edit it out would detract from the story line, then I am happy for its presence.You are also right about violence on screen. I don't like details that are too graphic and prefer the violent action to take place "off screen" as it were. Mind you, it's often worse that way because I have a vivid imagination and I am also very squeamish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 You'd love a movie called Casablanca then, Sweets!!![6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 And I love Brief Encounter![:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Well, I get that some people don't like swearing but even my 88 year old mother roared with laughter and totally got the point when Bertie "let rip". There was a real point to it, and it was not in the least gratutious in my book. I can't see the problem in this case. Why should stuff get sanitised just so a few kids can watch it (who probably swear more than their parents already)? - I'm firmly with Altman on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Yes, Coops, I'm going to see it. They can swear all they like, if life is really really terrible. And we all do swear so I shan't have a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Amused this morning at breakfast, listening to france info, one of the topics was a diatribe by a chap called galliano translated into french but with some bits left in english which in the interests of decorum had to remain in english.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Do you mean the guy from Christian Dior who has just been fired ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [:)] excerpt BFMTV. Colourful language.http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhb3kf_antisemitisme-2e-confrontation-pour-galliano_news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 the House of Dior had another embarassing moment in 1963.http://www.ina.fr/video/CAF96034711/mademoiselle-dior-va-epouser-un-nazi-anglais.fr.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20110302/tuk-galliano-in-apology-over-racism-row-6323e80.htmlGalliano has apparently apologised. Stupid man as he is a very talented designer."In his statement he said he had remained quiet on the advice of his French lawyer, but wanted to make his "position clear" because of delays in the case.Dior, where Galliano has been creative director for 14 years, said it has "commenced termination proceedings" in the light of the "deeply offensive statements and conduct by John Galliano" contained in the video.In France, making anti-Semitic remarks is punishable by up to six months in prison or a fine of up to 22,500 euro (£19,200)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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